Second plane carrying Americans from Israel to arrive in Tampa

According to a Tampa International Airport official, another plane carrying American evacuees from Israel is slated to land in Tampa on Wednesday. This would be the second flight to arrive at Tampa International Airport this week. The arrival time of the flight was still unknown at the moment. On Sunday, Tampa-based Project Dynamo and Florida … Read more

Passport Processing Times are now SHORTER – how long would it take now?

Are you planning a trip soon? For the first time since pandemic travel restrictions were eased, passport processing times have already sped up. Anyone who applied on or after Oct. 2 can now anticipate to wait 8 to 11 weeks for standard service and 5 to 7 weeks for expedited treatment, according to the State … Read more

Free COVID-19 tests are back – here’s how you can order online.

The federal government’s free COVID-19 tests are back. On September 25, the government has reopened its program to supply Americans with tests, and consumers can begin ordering them online. COVIDtests.gov allows each household to order up to four free tests. Because there have been supply chain concerns with home tests in the past, the Biden … Read more

Over 30 new Florida Laws to take effect on October 1, 2023 – full LIST here.

Despite the fact that the previous 2023 Florida legislature session ended on May 5, scores of new legislation are expected to go into effect on October 1. Among these is a new legislation requiring golf cart drivers under the age of 18 to have a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license when on the road, … Read more

Tampa City Council axes Mayor Castor’s tax hike

The Tampa City Council voted early Wednesday to reject Mayor Jane Castor’s proposed budget and tax increase. The city council members rejected the mayor’s budget and a planned tax increase after hours of public debate. A majority of council members believe that Tampa citizens are already in a difficult situation due to the high cost … Read more